Local writer, Mari Maxwell, selected for Words Ireland’s National Mentoring Programme
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Local writer, Mari Maxwell, has been selected by Words Ireland to receive professional literary mentoring over the next eight months from an acclaimed Irish writer.
Read more ...Foxford Woollen Mills chooses Western Care Association as charity partner
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Foxford Woollen Mills has announced that its chosen charity partner for the coming year is Western Care Association.
Read more ...Achieving Success in Sport, what does it take?
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Former world championship cross country silver medalist Catherina McKiernan and Mayo GAA All Star Colm Boyle are two of the sports stars to speak on Achieving Success in Sport – What does it take? - a free, public seminar taking place in Breaffy House Hotel on Wednesday, November 13th starting at 7:30 pm.
Read more ...Drivers urged to get Winter ready
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
With the winter season upon us, Mayo County Council is urging drivers to always drive to the prevailing weather conditions in order to keep safe on the roads throughout the county.
Read more ...Moy Singers to launch a Christmas charity single
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
The Moy Singers will launch a Christmas Charity Single at their annual Carols by Candlelight concert on Saturday, November 30 in the Great National Hotel Ballina.
Read more ...Almost €150,000 LEADER support for redevelopment of walled garden at Moore Hall
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that he has approved €146,287 in LEADER support for Carnacon Community Development Association CLG to support the redevelopment of the walled garden at Moore Hall Estate. The estate comprises 40 acres of woodland and a two acre walled garden overlooking Lough Carra.
Read more ...Delegates and board to discuss funding row behind closed doors
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
The officers of the Mayo GAA County Board and delegates from the clubs in the county will meet in private next Monday night to discuss the board's response to a series of letters from the Mayo International Supporters Foundation.
Read more ...Contracts are signed for the largest infrastructural investment in Mayo
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Following the recent announcement of Cabinet approval for the construction of the N5 Westport to Turlough Road, contract signing for the development took place at the offices of Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae earlier this week.
Read more ...Mayo Rape Crisis Centre marks 25 years
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Mayo Rape Crisis Centre held a tree planting ceremony at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar to mark 25 years of service provision to the people of Mayo.
Read more ...Claremorris Community Radio hosts win big at national awards
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Two popular Claremorris radio programmes have been recognised with Achievement Awards at the Community Radio Ireland Féile, which was held in Leixlip last month.
Read more ...Castlebar memories on Sunday podcast
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Castlebar's literary festival, Wild Atlantic Words - held recently, came to a close with the session Sunday Morning Coming Down, at Bridge St, where a panel of four local writers shared their memories of the hometown and its people.
Read more ...Nine Mayo communities to share €840k under Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, yesterday announced that nine rural towns and villages in Mayo are set to benefit from nearly €840K in funding under his Department’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
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